Christian Practices

What does worship mean ?

Giving praise to God

What is liturgical prayer ?

A church service that follows a set structure

What are some key features of liturgical prayer ? (3)

• Bible readings

• Singing hymns

• Receiving holy communion

Advantages of liturgical prayer ?

• traditional + familiarity

• Expertise of the priest

Disadvantages of liturgical prayer ?

• to formal for some people

What is non liturgical ?

A church service without a set/formal structure

What are the features of a non liturgical worship? (2)

• unscripted prayers

• Personal testimonies

What are the advantages of non liturgical ?

• more engaging + flexible

• Appeals to younger people

Disadvantages of non liturgical ?

• lacks traditional

• May not understand what if happening

What is informal worship ?

Adaption of God outside of a Church

What are the features of an informal worship ? (3)

• held in large auditorium

• Modern worship music

• Singing

Advantages of informal prayer ?

• appeals to younger people

• Reflects omniscience

Disadvantage of informal prayer ?

• lack tradition

• Worship should be traditional

What is private worship?

A Christian worshipping God on their own

Features of private prayer ? (3)

• praying before meal

• Private prayer

• Reading Bible

Advantages of private worship?

• avoids distractions

• Personal connection

Disadvantages of private worship ?

• can’t learn from priest

• Lacks community

Quote for worship in community ?

‘Where two or three gather in my name, I am there with them’

Quote to show the importance of prayer ?

‘Be constant in prayer’ (St Paul)

Acronym ACTS for prayer ?

A - Adoration

C- confession

T - thanksgiving

S- supplication (asking for help)

What are set prayers ?

Prayers that follow a certain format

When is set prayer usually done ?

Liturgical worship or private

Example of set prayer ?

The Lords Prayer → taught by Jesus

Why would some say a informal prayer ?

Strengthens personal connection/relationship with God

What is baptism ?

Where you are cleansed ans welcomed into the Church community

What is infant baptism (Catholic)?

Baptised as a baby (parents decision)

Describe the features of a infant baptism?

• parents make promises on your behalf

• Holy water poured on baby’s forehead

What is believers baptism ?

Baptised as a adult → personal decision

Describe features of a infant baptism ?

• give testimony and question about faith

• Person fully immersed in baptismal pool

Why is infant baptism considered important ? (3)

• one of 7 sacraments of Catholic Church

• Original sin ‘washed away’

• Baby re born as Gods child

Quote to show the importance of infant baptism ?

Baptism is the ‘basis of the whole Christian life’

Importance of believers baptism for a baptist ? (3)

• they don’t belive in original sin (personal sins are washed away instead)

• Only Adult can make the choice of faith

• Shows personal commitment of faith

What is Eucharist ?

When Christians remember Jesus sacrificial death on Good Friday with bread and wine

What was the bread and wine represent ?

Wine is blood bread is body

What did Jesus ask his disciples ?

To remember his death using bread and wine

Quote that shows Jesus said use bread and wine to remember him ?

‘Do this in remembrance of me’

Describe Holy communion in Catholic Church?

• one of 7 sacraments

• Bread and wine consecrated by the Priest

Describe the Holy communion for Baptist’s ?

• they use bread and grape juice → help Christians remeber Jesus

• Both shared by all

What is pilgrimage ?

A journey with religious significance to an important religious place

What are the 2 types of Christian pilgrimage ?

Lourdes in France

Lona in Scotland

How many miracles have been recognised to happen in Lourdes?

70 miracles

What happened in Lourdes?

Virgin Mary appeared to a 14 yr old girl called St Bernadette 18 times over 6 months

What did Mary tell Bernadette ?

That a chapel should be build on site and people should attend processions here

What is significant at Lourdes ?

The water is believed to have miraculously powers

What do people do at Lourdes ? (Water)

Drink collect or bathe in the water from there

What else do pilgrims do at Lourdes ?

They pray there

What do volunteers at Lourdes do ?

Help sick and disabled pilgrims

What is the place of Lourdes seen as ?

• A very spirituals place that strengthens faith

• Brings people closer to God

• God ‘healed’ people

What is Iona in Scotland ?

A place where saints have loved and prayers have been answered

Describe Iona?

A naturally beautiful place

Because of its beauty, what do people see Iona as ?

A ‘thin veil’ between Heaven and Earth → shows closeness to God

What would pilgrims at Iona do ?

• enjoy the beauty, quietness + peacefulness

• Private prayer + personal reflection

Why is pilgrimage important to Christians ? (3)

• strength faith → closer to God

• Physical + spiritual healing

• Learn faith

Quote that encourages going pilgrimage ?

‘Pilgrimages evoke our Earthly journey towards Heaven’ - The Catechism of Catholic Church

What did Christmas celebrate ?

The birth of Jesus . Incarnation.

How was Jesus born?

Miraculous birth to the Virgin Mary

Who told Mary she was pregnant with Jesus ?

Angel Gabriel → told her she was chosen by God

Quote that shows Jesus became human ?

‘The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us’

What events happened at Jesus birth ?

The Shepherdsvisit the wise men who followed bright star and brought gifts

What were the 3 gifts from Shepards and what do they symbolise ?

• Gold → power

• Frankincense → divinity

• Myrrh → death

Quote that shows the importance of Christmas by Pope Francis ?

‘Christmas reveals Gods immense love’

How is Christmas celebrated ? (3)

• attend Church with fam

• Sing Christmas carols

• Exchanging presents with fam + gifts

Why is Christmas important ?

• when God became immanent → involved in the world

• Incarnation shows Gods omnibenolence

What happened on Good Friday ?

Celebrates crucifixion of Jesus (died on cross as an Act of Atonement)

Good Friday - what did Jesus crucifixion lead to ?

Restored relationship between humanity and God

Good Friday - quote that shows Jesus died for Atonement ?

‘Christ died for our sins’ → St Paul

What is celebrated on Easter ?

The resurrection of Jesus → Jesus rose from dead

Why would Jesus resurrection give Christians hope?

Life after death

How is Easter celebrated? (3)

• going Church with fam

• Praying, reflection

• Chocolate eggs

Why is Easter important ?

Crucifixion = Act of Atonement + shows Gods love

Gives hope to eternal life